Ex-husband: Wendy Davis would be a ‘very capable governor’ — Dallas (CNN) - Wendy Davis' second ex-husband, Jeff Davis, says he doesn't want to talk any more about his ex-wife, adding he wasn't pleased with the explosive debate that originated from his recent comments about the Texas gubernatorial candidate.

The Wendy Davis story — The details of Wendy Davis' early years were compelling without the discrepancies. — The bare-bones Wendy Davis story — the one without embellishment — is sufficiently inspiring as a matrix for defying expectations. The daughter of a teenage mother …

Resolved: Obamacare Is Now Beyond Rescue — Last Wednesday, Scott Gottlieb and I debated Jonathan Chait and Douglas Kamerow on this proposition: “Resolved: Obamacare Is Now Beyond Rescue.” I was feeling a little trepid, for three reasons: First, I've never done any formal debate; second …

Turmoil as de Blasio botches early snow — Mayor de Blasio bungled the second winter storm of his administration when the snow hit a few hours earlier than expected Tuesday — causing a rash of car crashes and snarling traffic across the city. — The snow had stopped by Wednesday …

Statement by the President on Roe v. Wade Anniversary — Today, as we reflect on the 41st anniversary of the Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, we recommit ourselves to the decision's guiding principle: that every woman should be able to make her own choices about her body and her health.

A physician's view on the sanctity of life — The thought of abortion for convenience is repugnant — Several years ago, I was consulted by a young woman who was 33 weeks pregnant and was on her way to Kansas get an abortion. I informed her of the multiple options available to her outside …

Court to paper: Reveal commenter ID — A federal judge Tuesday ordered a New Orleans newspaper to turn over information about anonymous commenters on its website in a case related to an investigation into prosecutorial misconduct in the famous Hurricane Katrina bridge shootings case.

McCain Says Obama Is Worse Than Carter — “I thought Jimmy Carter was bad.” — That's what Sen. John McCain said Tuesday, speaking about the Syria policy of President Barack Obama's administration. The Arizona Republican went further, saying the Syria situation could ultimately pose a terrorist threat to the United States.

When Public Opinions Collide — The progressive challenge of adjusting to a new climate of public opinion on deficits, entitlements, and jobs. … A major problem that confronts progressives and Democrats in dealing with deficits, entitlements and jobs is the extraordinary degree …

Musician in coma after brutal attack in French Quarter — NEW ORLEANS — A well-known New Orleans musician is hospitalized and unconscious after being jumped in the French Quarter. — Doug Potter's family and friends believe he may have been a target of the “knockout” game. — “Always here when we needed him.

In U.S., 65% Dissatisfied With How Gov't System Works — Republicans and independents most likely to be dissatisfied — WASHINGTON, D.C. — Sixty-five percent of Americans are dissatisfied with the nation's system of government and how well it works, the highest percentage in Gallup's trend since 2001.

The Minimum Wage Means Less Hiring — A seeming point of among agreement among minimum wage researchers is that higher minimum wages lead to lower turnover. Dube et al (2012) find that “[a]verage separations, hires and turnover rates decline significantly among teen workers and restaurant establishments.”

WikiLeaks, Drought and Syria — In the 1970s, I got both my bachelor's and master's degrees in modern Middle East studies, and I can assure you that at no time did environmental or climate issues appear anywhere in the syllabi of my courses. Today, you can't understand the Arab awakenings …

Inside the “Lines Commission,” an Answer for Elections? — The world's greatest democracy is not so great at running elections, as we all saw in 2012. There were, among other things, long lines at polling places, botched registrations, and mysterious rules on absentee ballots.

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